Prepare for YMCA Camp Coatesville

Here are all the things you need to know about Camp Coatesville at the Coatesville YMCA in Coatesville, Pa. 

Big news! All YMCA of Greater Brandywine summer camps have earned ACA-Accredited® Camp status from the American Camp Association!

Before Camp Starts

• EPACT Information MUST be completed prior to the first day of camp. 
  • Emergency contact information and health forms must be completed or updated. You should have received an invitation to ePACT, our HIPPA-compliant system.
  • Check-In & Check-Out is easier this year. Learn how to access your epact QR code via Apple and Android devices.
  If you need assistance, please contact our Camp Admin team at campadmin@ymcagbw.org.
  
  
• Need to make changes or update your registration? Complete the registration change form.
• Complete the sibling discount form if you have two or more children enrolling in the same week(s) of camp.
• Review summer camp  Frequently Asked Questions and the Summer Camp Parent Handbook (English and Spanish)
  
• Make note of billing and summer camp contacts at the bottom of this blog post.
• Not sure which weeks you've child(ren) is registered for?
  • Log into your YMCA account and select the “View Family Member’s Schedule” hyperlink on the right-hand side. Select the name of the child and the Camp/Childcare schedule details to view a weekly layout.
  • If you are on a mobile device, you'll need to expand the Family section in order to see "View Family Member's Schedule".
• Review what to bring to summer camp and the drop-off and pick-up procedures below. 

What to Bring to Camp

• Campers should bring the items listed in a bag or backpack and all items should be labeled with their name.
• Snacks (no peanut or tree nut products)
• Breakfast and cold lunch will be provided. More details coming soon.
• Camp-appropriate shoes, preferably sneakers. Flip flops/sandals are good for pool time, however, sneakers should be worn when outside. Please no crocs unless using at the pool area. 
• A book for reading
• Sunscreen must be spray-on sunscreen as we can not apply sunscreen to children. 
• Bathing suit and towel
• Water bottle(s)
• Extra Change of Clothes 
• Campers should leave electronic devices, money and toys at home.

NEW IN 2026

• All traditional campers will go off site to visit exciting field trips throughout Chester County during Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10! Entry fees for these trips are included in your cost of camp.
  
• On our odd numbered weeks, Weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 we will feature in-house experiences—special shows, activities, or guests brought right to camp—to create those “WOW!” moments campers talk about all year long.
  
  • Traditional camp includes - Explorers, Pathfinders, Trailblazers, and Rangers.  
  • Our Teen Trek program will continue with the schedule of Field trips Tuesday-Friday.
  • Specialty camps, sports camps and BumbleBee camps will NOT participate in field trips.
    
    

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures

Traditional Camp

• Drop-off begins at 8:45 AM.
  • Drop off between 7:00 and 8:45 AM (Spark Time) is an extra charge of $25/week/camper.
  • Register for Coatesville YMCA Spark Time Today.
• Upon arrival at the Coatesville YMCA:
  • Please follow the summer camp drop-off and pick-up signs.
  • Drop-off will be done curbside at the pool entrance with parents and guardians remaining in their cars.
  • Your child will then be escorted to the campsite by our staff.
• Pick-up is between 4:00 and 6:00 PM at the trading post (Bring a photo ID EVERYDAY).
  • After-camp care is included at no additional cost.
  
  

  Make sure to take a peek at our weekly themes so your camper can be ready for the fun! 

General Reminders

• No visitors are allowed on the camp property.
• Only bring the items listed above, please label EVERYTHING. 
• Please refrain from bringing any extra personal items. 
• Bring a photo ID everyday for pick up 
• On rainy days we may move pickup or drop-off. We will communicate any changes via EPACT as early as possible and post signs as needed. 
  

COOL DOWN this SUMMER with KONA ICE!

Our summer camp team is partnering with KONA ICE this summer and each week, the KONA truck will be at summer camp. We ask that you please prepay with the corresponding weekly links below for your child. During the purchase process, please select your campers' group name (Explorers, Teen Trek, etc) and add your campers' name. You can also Pay It Forward for other campers! If you added a Pay It Forward Kona, please enter “NA” in the Camper Name line.

 Purchase all 10 Weeks of KONA ICE for Summer Camp Today. 

Health and Safety

• Stephen Dennis, Senior Program Director 610-380-9622 ext 2416
• Billing & Registration Contact, Camp Administration Team at campadmin@ymcagbw.org